Publications by authors named "Lone Tolstrup Karlby"
Article Synopsis
- Polyethylene (PE) pipes are preferred for water supply systems due to their strength and resistance to corrosion, but studies indicate that organic compounds can leach into drinking water from these pipes.
- The research involved a two-step approach: first, laboratory experiments analyzed the migration of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes, revealing 133 detectable compounds, including harmful substances like flame retardants.
- The second step examined drinking water from a Copenhagen distribution system, identifying 51 compounds, of which 12 were linked to HDPE, with many detected compounds originating from rubber seals rather than the HDPE itself.
